Welder

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Welder to assist with all tasks involving mechanical projects, including rigging, millwright work, deckhand duties, operating, and more. This is a full-time position based in Austin, TX. The project is anticipated to continue for 3-4 months. Candidates who prefer to focus strictly on welding may have opportunities between Texas and Arkansas post assignments in Austin, TX. Candidates willing to perform general construction duties may have additional opportunities. Project Location Austin, TX Project Name Decker Dam Gate Replacement Responsibilities Assisting with all tasks involving mechanical projects (rigging, millwright, deckhand, operating). Planning and laying out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders. Making a wide range of welds, from simple to precision welding. Determining disassembly or repair necessary and materials to be used. Working with light, heavy gauge and metals, i.e., mild steel, carbon alloy steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Using electric, oxyacetylene, gas metal arc, gas tungsten arc, and gas carbon arc welding processes to weld metal parts and structures ranging from .025 inches to very thick metal requiring multiple welding passes. Devising special jigs and fixtures to hold parts to be welded. Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. One to two years of related experience and/or a combination of both. Pass a drug test and background check. Reliable transportation to and from work. OSHA 10 Hour certification. 1 and D1.5 certification required; in-house certification available if needed. Regular, predictable attendance required. Ability to get along and work effectively with others. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write correspondence in English. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to other employees of the organization in English. Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is seldom required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Compensation Package Pay Range: $35-$40 base wage, Prevailing Wage/Davis Bacon Wage + fringe benefits. Benefits: $600 per week Per Diem if temporarily assigned 70+ miles from residence. EEO Statement McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr McMillen, Inc.